Sorry. I have not yet contacted Camilo. I have had a couple of bad days and go in for surgery tomorrow. We will get this all straightened out, but maybe not as fast as we want. Hey! Beautiful weather out there. Make some photo meetups.

Camilo (the C in [masked]) is out of town and will not be back until Monday. Yes, he is new to this as some of you have surmised, and yes, it will be valuable to all of us (and Camilo) to have a meeting for open discussion. I will try to contact him Monday or Tuesday. OK?

As the photograher that took the photos you have all rights to the photos to use for your personal use. You would only need a model release if you intend to sell them. In the future I would suggest taking your own model releases with you to all shoots and get them signed yourself.

here's a link to the ASMP model releases or google it for other options. If you have a smart phone, you can get a model release App for your phone. I didn't use it this time. https://asmp.org/tutor...­

I had a bad feeling the day of the shoot that it wasn't going to end well. The tip off was "send me your photos so I can print a calendar and maybe we'll hire you in the future" with no mention of credit. The old "I'll give you two hamburgers tomorrow if you give me one today" gig. That NEVER works. He can't legally print the images without a release from the photographer. There's another "talent" meetup in Miami that operates about the same - put ads on craigslist to get new models, bring in photographers to his run down mansion to take photos. What's worse is he charges the photographers to create his portfolios... supposed to be the other way around in case you didn't know...

I don't know if anyone asked the models how they were contacted about the shoot or not but I did. The one "model" I worked with said that there was a craigslist ad which she responded to. He didn't pay the models either, or contact them after the shoot at all. I don't believe he is even a real agency, he had his family member do that little video. In my opinion that video was horrible, hand held, shaky, didn't show anything that prospective clients might need, etc. I know I could do much better.

I believe (without actually doing any research) that he does something else as a main job/service, and is trying this out to supplement his business. He probably has no experience in this field and taking it one day at a time, learning as he goes along. just my two cents.

I received an email from the model I shot with a few days after the the shoot. She was very friendly and sent all of her contact information. She asked for images from the shoot and I sent some of the edits. I also offered to send the full res images if she wanted them. That was the last time I heard from her. I even sent a follow up email to make sure she got my reply. I don't what happed. To go from so friendly to no reply seems very strange. Maybe she just didn't like what she got. Also, tried going to the Worth Avenue website and got an error message that the site is no longer available. What a mess. I did however enjoy the shoot.

I have been in this business for almost 40 years and have worked with two previous modeling agencys that were in West Palm Beach. I didnt make it to this shoot, but this doesnt sound good for this agency. I work with an agency in Atlanta now and dont have this problem of not getting credit for my work.

Maybe i missed something but I was never sure what the purpose of this photo shoot was.

I was hoping there would have been more follow up interaction between the photographers, models and the agency so that everyone could learn something about why you did what you did in your approach to this shoot.
I suggested to the agency a meetup so we could have a dialogue with photographers and models and talk about styles. Were all the models part of the agency or were some just test shoot for the agency and if so a dialogue would have been beneficial to them?

Curious why photographers photos being used or not getting credit for them?

Alan, for the members of meetup, this is definitely a learning experience and we can use the comment sections in the pictures to interact more. I tried to make some more in-depth comments rather than "nice" or "cool" on some of the photos but as you can see are now 126 images posted, so it's not really practical, but I would suggest that if you have a comment or question, post it. Someone will answer it.

i call Cag, he promise to e-mail me model release, I didn't receive yet, he asked to e-mail him all my pictures, is this what deal with him, David, i don't remember he told it in his studio, if i knew, i won't be there. I shoot more than 600 pictures and delete most of them

I sent in photos, and e-mailed him about the releases. He did not respond. He has our photos posted all over the agency's facebook page and instagram. I don't really have an issue with the releases at this point, since I don't have any commercial use for the images - but the fact is that he said he would send out the releases and did not follow through.I also mentioned that he has been using our images without giving any credit to the photographers. At this rate, he will have a hard time getting anyone to "collaborate" with him again.

Good idea Mila. Please go to the "Home" page and click on "Suggest a Meetup" and fill in some details. OK? I have to run an errand right now, but I will call you later and give you a hand if you need help.

What an excellent shoot. Beautiful models. great location, super people. Thanks for the opportunity. I would do this every day if I could. Only had time to post process a couple tonight will post more tomorrow.

I was really looking forward to this event but given the weather conditions and the fact that I will not be able to leave work as early as I had hoped, I will have to pass on this one. I do look forward to attending one of your future events. Thank you.

Well, Max and I are going. Use your imagination and even if it is still wet and raining, wow! Could get some GREAT photos that would cost and arm and a leg to duplicate in a studio. And there are lots of protected spots on Worth Avenue too. Just sayin. . . .

This is Florida. Wait 20 minutes and the weather will change. I do not know, but if the streets are wet and it is not raining, you could get some really terrific photos. There should be enough light for photos and a small flash for fill light and/or catch-lights in the eyes should be really good.

I am new to the group and look forward to this meetup. Hopefully the weather will hold up. If for any reason, this meetup is cancelled will you post a message here or send emails? Looking forward to meeting everyone.

We want you to be active in the club. Outings are planned by our members, so, Suggest a MeetUp (on the "Home" page). You may also Host the Meetup. All hosting means is that you will pick the place and time, openly invite others to join you, be there yourself, and, hopefully, socialize and exchange information about any skills or knowledge you may have (or want). Just Suggest a MeetUp or contact the organizer or an assistant organizer, and we will set it up for you. As the host, you will also have editing control over the Meetup. It is really very easy.

The original intent of this club was to gather a group of photographers that wished to journey into the world of digital studio photography and, meeting at the the Freelance Photo Studio, was called Freelance Photo Studio, West Palm Beach. The group members range from beginner to pro level and everyone freely shared their experience and knowledge. I am sure everyone learned something new with each meetup.

I am sad to report that the Freelance Photo Studio is no longer in business and the club, as George Zocchi set it up, will have to change direction somewhat. Meetup told us that the club was about to die unless someone took on the role of Organizer, so, after a week of nobody stepping up, I volunteered so we can now continue on. I am a retired commercial photographer and have no studio, so we will have to see what we can do.

We have lots of studio experience in the club as well as photographers with other strengths, so we should be able to continue to grow and learn things from each other.

All members may now suggest Meetups. Think of, and check out, locations, and let us all know what you want to do. Meetups will not just come from the Organizer now.

Please, Suggest a Meetup, or call me and we can discuss your issues and wants.

My home phone number is public 561 area code in West Palm Beach 683~8933 land line at home, so give me a call, please. Together, with your help, we can make this a really good, viable club.